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January 30, 2023, 1:46 PM
Turkey's opposition vows more democracy if it wins election
A coalition of six Turkish opposition parties striving to end two decades of rule by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are reaffirming a commitment for a return to parliamentary democracy should their alliance win elections that are likely to be held on M...
January 30, 2023, 1:46 PM
January 25, 2023, 7:23 PM
Turkey’s president says Sweden shouldn’t expect support for a NATO membership bid
Plus, Pope Francis calls laws that criminalize homosexuality “unjust," and a treasure hunt is underway in the Netherlands for a buried stash of jewelry dating back to World War 2.
January 25, 2023, 7:23 PM
January 23, 2023, 7:23 PM
Turkey's president says no support for Sweden's NATO bid
Turkey has been holding up the Nordic nations’ historic NATO bids.
January 23, 2023, 7:23 PM
January 23, 2023, 12:38 AM
Erdogan announces Turkish elections to be held on May 14
Turkey’s president has announced May 14 as the date for the country’s next parliamentary and presidential elections
January 23, 2023, 12:38 AM
January 21, 2023, 7:54 PM
Turkey condemns Sweden protests, cancels ministers' meeting
Turkey has canceled a planned visit by Sweden’s defense minister in response to the Nordic country’s issuing of permits for anti-Turkish protests
January 21, 2023, 7:54 PM
January 17, 2023, 1:05 PM
Turkey's top diplomat to travel to US amid troubled ties
Turkey and the United States will aim to smooth out a series of disagreements between the NATO allies when Turkey’s foreign minister visits this week
January 17, 2023, 1:05 PM
1 month ago
Despite rhetoric, Greek-Turkish armed conflict seen remote
Even by the standards of Turkey’s and Greece’s frequently strained relations, it was a remarkable escalation
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7 dead in Turkish restaurant gas canister blast
Turkish officials say a gas canister explosion at a restaurant in western Turkey has killed seven people
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Head of Turkish medical group stands trial on terror charges
The president of the Turkish Medical Association has denied in court accusations that she had engaged in terrorist propaganda by calling for an investigation into allegations that the Turkish military used chemical weapons against Kurdish militants
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Legislator hospitalized after brawl in Turkey's parliament
An opposition legislator in Turkey has been hospitalized following a brawl that broke out in the country's parliament during a debate over next year’s budget
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Turkey says Finland must end arms embargo to join NATO
Turkey’s foreign minister says Finland must publicly declare that it's lifting an arms embargo on Turkey to win Ankara’s approval for its membership into NATO
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Turkish inflation eases for 1st time in more than a year
Annual inflation in Turkey has eased slightly in November for the first time in more than a year, but remains close to 24-year highs
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Turkish strikes on Kurds stoke tensions with Syria as well
This weekend's Turkish airstrikes targeting Kurdish fighters in northern Syria also threaten to stoke tensions with the Syrian government
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Kurdish militants fire at Turkish border town, 2 killed
Turkish officials say suspected Kurdish militants in Syria have fired rockets into a border town in Turkey, killing two people and wounding 10 others
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Turkey summons Swedish envoy over images 'insulting' Erdogan
Turkey says the images insulted President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
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Turkey: 17 charged over bombing in Istanbul that killed 6
Turkey's state-run news agency says a court has ordered 17 suspects jailed pending trial in connection with a deadly street bombing in Istanbul last weekend
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Netanyahu, Turkey's Erdogan to continue to improve ties
Turkey’s president and Israel’s likely next prime minister say that they will work to continue to improve ties between their countries
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3 months ago
Turkey makes more arrests in connection with deadly bombing
Turkey's justice minister says the number of people in custody in connection with the deadly bomb attack on a bustling pedestrian avenue in Istanbul has increased to 50
3 months ago
3 months ago
Suspect reportedly detained in Istanbul explosion that left 6 dead, 53 injured
An explosion in Istanbul, Turkey, leaves at least 6 dead, 53 injured. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called the explosion a terrorist attack.
3 months ago
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Bomb rocks avenue in heart of Istanbul; 6 dead, dozens hurt
The bomb exploded on a popular pedestrian street in Istanbul.
3 months ago
4 months ago
Death toll rises to 41 in Turkey coal mine explosion
The status of one miner was unclear.
4 months ago
5 months ago
32 killed in highway crashes in Turkey
Two separate highway disasters 150 miles away from each other each involved vehicles slamming into earlier crash scenes.
5 months ago
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2 horrific road crashes in Turkey kills dozens
Dozens are now dead in two separate incidents including first responders and journalists.
5 months ago
1 year ago
Firefighting plane crashes in Turkey
Officials in Moscow said the Russian firefighting plane crashed while trying to land at an airport in southern Turkey.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Drone footage shows devastation from Turkey wildfires
Drone footage shows the devastating aftermath of wildfires that have been raging in Turkey.
1 year ago
2 years ago
US sanctions NATO ally Turkey for purchasing Russian missile system
Pres. Trump sanctioned Turkey for purchasing a Russian missile defense system after years of Congress pressuring him to.
2 years ago
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Americans threatened by terror, kidnapping plots in Turkey, embassy warns
The U.S. Embassy in Turkey warned Americans about potential terror and kidnapping plots in an urgent security alert.
2 years ago
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An American journalist was murdered in Turkey. Why didn't the US investigate?
Turkish authorities say Halla and Orouba Barakat were killed in a family dispute. Others suspect a targeted assassination.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Armenia and Azerbaijan battle amid reports that Turkish-backed Syrian rebels were deployed
Armenia says Turkey shot down one of its fighter jets as fighting with Azerbaijan around disputed enclave Nagorno-Karabakh intensifies.
2 years ago
3 years ago
Child dies as migrant and refugee crisis escalates on Greek-Turkish border
After Turkey opened its borders to let refugees and migrants out, chaos has been brewing at the border with Greece.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Successive avalanches hit same spot, killing 33 and burying dozens of rescuers in Turkey
Successive avalanches struck the same spot in eastern Turkey, trapping dozens and killing 33 people who attended the first avalanche.
3 years ago
3 years ago
3 dead, over 170 injured after passenger plane crashes at Istanbul airport
A passenger plane crashes at Istanbul airport, with the fuselage ripped into three parts.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Passenger jet slides off runway, breaks into pieces in Turkey
The Pegasus Airline plane completely ripped in half with 183 people on board after it was unable to stop on an Istanbul runway, killing at least three people and reportedly injuring 179.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Analysis: Turkey once again threatens to close U.S. bases
The latest squabble indicates worsening ties between Washington and Ankara
3 years ago
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Trump to welcome Erdogan as friend despite high tensions in US-Turkish relations, bipartisan condemnation of Turkey
President Trump will welcome Turkey's president as a friend despite high tensions in U.S.-Turkish relations and bipartisan condemnation of Turkey's actions in Syria.
3 years ago
3 years ago
US lifts Turkey sanctions as impeachment inquiry heats up
President Donald Trump announced U.S. sanctions have been lifted on Turkey as more career diplomats testify in the impeachment probe.
3 years ago
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Amid Turkey-Russia deal, fate of Kurd civilians in the balance
The president of Turkey warned the Kurds that their positions would be destroyed if they did not pull back farther in northern Syria starting Wednesday.
3 years ago
3 years ago
US 'ceasefire' with Turkey appears to fall apart
The short-lived deal comes as Republicans continue to blast President Trump for abandoning the Kurds in the region.
3 years ago
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Trump on ceasefire: This is an ‘incredible outcome’
Turkey has agreed to a ceasefire in northern Syria with allied rebels and U.S.-backed Syrian Kurds.
3 years ago
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Pence arrives in Turkey to try to broker cease-fire
Turkey’s president has refused to negotiate with the U.S. and argues that the Kurds represent a terrorist threat.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Vice President Pence, Secretary Pompeo traveling to Turkey
President Donald Trump is sending a U.S. delegation to negotiate a ceasefire amid ongoing fighting near the Turkey-Syria border.
3 years ago
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Pence travels to Turkey in hopes of cease-fire
Vice President Mike Pence is hoping to broker a cease-fire in Turkey’s attack on Syria as Russia moves in to fill the void left by the U.S. withdrawal.
3 years ago
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Trump threatens Turkey with new sanctions
President Trump’s threat for even tougher sanctions follows the president’s conversation just over a week ago that essentially opened the door for Turkey to invade Syria.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Turkish military moves ahead with massive military operation along Syrian border
Turkey pushes deeper into Syria with more strikes in the attack on U.S.-backed Kurdish forces who were critical allies in the fight against ISIS.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Trump set to authorize sanctions against Turkey as the country rejects his call for diplomacy
President Trump has authorized, but not implemented sanctions in a warning to Turkey over its operation in Syria, as Turkey rejects his call for diplomacy.
3 years ago
4 years ago
Pentagon warns Turkey it won't receive F-35 if it buys Russian missiles
Pentagon warns Turkey it has until July 31 to not buy Russian missiles or it won't get the F-35 stealth fighter.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Turkey releases detained NASA scientist after years in prison
Turkey has released Serkan Golge, a NASA scientist who the country accused of belonging to a terrorist organization.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Amid Turkey's pending Russia defense system purchase, some question Trump's ability to push back: Sources
Turkey is moving forward with the controversial purchase of Russia’s most sophisticated and advanced air defense system.
4 years ago
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5-year-old girl pulled from rubble 18 hours after building collapse in Istanbul
At least three people were killed. The apartment building housed 43.
4 years ago
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For 3rd straight year, Turkey jailed more journalists than any other country: Report
The Turkish government currently has 68 journalists jailed.
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